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After celebrating the 45th anniversary of the landmark decision, Roe v. Wade, state Rep. Robyn Porter joined state Reps. Liz Linehan, Cristin McCarthy Vahey and Caroline Simmons, and state Sen. Mae Flexer, to announce their intention to introduce several bills during the 2018 legislative session that defend against the ongoing attempts at the federal level to roll back women’s access to necessary health services.

State Rep. Robyn Porter, D-New Haven, joins community advocates and state legislators at a press conference announcing the governor's signing of House Bill 7146 "An Act Requiring Criminal Convictions for Certain Offenses Before Assets Seized in a Lawful Arrest or Lawful Search May Be Forfeited in a Civil Proceeding."

On July 10, state Rep. Robyn Porter, D-New Haven, joined state Reps. Mike D'Agostino and Josh Elliott for a panel discussion held by Hamden Progressive Action Network. During the panel, Porter discussed the wins and losses of the 2017 legislative session and provided an update on the budget negotiations.

State Reps. Robyn Porter (D-New Haven) and Liz Linehan (D-Cheshire) and state Sen. Mae Flexer (D-Killingly) celebrate after House Bill 6668 passed out of the House of Representatives May 23 in a 120-30 vote. The bill would amend Connecticut statute to strengthen current protections for pregnant women and ensure reasonable accommodations are provided to employees.

State Rep. Robyn Porter (D-New Haven) led House passage of House Bill 6668, which would amend Connecticut statute to strengthen current protections for pregnant women. H.B. 6668 would ensure reasonable accommodations are provided to employees, allowing them to work despite pregnancy limitations.

State Rep. Robyn Porter (D-New Haven) joined fellow legislators to advocate for the passage of House Bill 6663, which aims to establish meaningful accountability for police officers who use excessive force.

After recent high-profile incidents, state Rep. Robyn Porter (D-New Haven) advocates for House Bill 6663, which would establish meaningful accountability for police officers who use excessive force. Porter introduced and sponsored the bill in 2017, which would require police departments to complete investigations within a 15-day period.

On May 9, state Rep. Robyn Porter (D-New Haven) attended a state budget forum held by Action Together Connecticut to discuss funding priorities for the 2017 fiscal year and how the legislature would address Connecticut's ballooning deficit.

The Connecticut Coalition Against Domestic Violence awarded Rep. Porter with the Coalition Crusader Award for her bravery to tell her story of surviving an abusive relationship and the instrumental leadership she provided in passing legislation to help protect victims at the most dangerous time.

The Connecticut Coalition Against Domestic Violence presented Rep. Porter with an award for her leadership in passing a bill that orders those who have been issued a temporary restraining order to surrender their firearms or ammunition during the days leading up to their hearing.

Rep. Porter attended the Bike to Work Breakfast at Devil's Gear Bike Shop in celebration of National Bike to Work Day. She discussed the Vulnerable User's Bill and new bike infrastructure coming to New Haven this summer as well as how she stays healthy by using Farmington Canal Trail.